Angela Lam is a skilled labor and employment lawyer with extensive experience in employment law defense and counseling. Her expertise includes litigating employment cases in federal and state courts, where she has successfully defended claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VII, and other employment-related acts. She also counsels clients on employment best practices such as sexual harassment, employee leaves, discipline, and termination. Angela is licensed to practice in California and Illinois and has worked with a diverse set of clients, ranging from quick service restaurants and shipping logistics companies to a video game publisher. Her educational background includes a JD from the University of Minnesota Law School, an MPP in Public Policy, and a BA in International Studies and Public Policy from the University of Chicago. Prior to joining LaPointe Law, P.C. as a Partner, Angela worked as an Associate at several law firms, including Sidley Austin LLP and Paul Hastings LLP. She also served as a Research Assistant at the U.S. Sentencing Commission and as a Criminal Justice Specialist at the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority.